Arlyn Rosendahl, age 86 of Westhope, died Monday at a Minot hospital.  His funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 27 ^th at 10:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church in Westhope.  Visitation will be on Monday from 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau.

Arlyn was born November 29, 1931 in Westhope, ND to Ingwald and Alma Rosendahl. Arlyn grew up and attended school in Westhope. Arlyn proudly served in the United States Army from October 22, 1952 through October 21, 1954 where he served in Korea and was stationed on Eniwetok Atoll (Arlyn's Island) in the Marshall Islands in 1953 and 1954. Following his service, Arlyn returned to his hometown of Westhope and reconnected with his love, Judy. On October 7, 1956 Arlyn married Judith Ann Matteson and they were later blessed with 3 children. In 1963, they built a new home on their farmstead where Arlyn spent many years farming. Arlyn was very dedicated to his family and his farmstead and instilled the same ethics in his children who all contributed on the farm. Outside of farming, Arlyn was an avid hunter and fisherman and spent many precious hours with his wife, children, grandchildren, and friends doing what he loved most. Arlyn was always dedicated to spending time with family and teaching his grandchildren how to hunt, fish, and work on the farm. Arlyn and Judy celebrated nearly 62 years of marriage before Judy passed away in August, 2018.

Along with maintaining the farmstead, Arlyn was very active within the Westhope community throughout the years. He operated the grocery store for a time and was part-owner of Rosendahl and Kleespie construction. He served on the school board as well as the board at the Gateway. Arlyn was greatly respected within the community and was especially popular with the younger generation.

Arlyn is survived by: children, Wayne (Kathy) Rosendahl of Souris, Vickie (Reidar) Clausen of Haysville, KS, and Randy (Jody) Rosendahl of Bottineau; Grandchildren: Ryan, Krista, Landon, Megan, Amanda, Kelsey, Kayla, and Karlee; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Murilyn Racine of Sun Lakes, AZ; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Judy Rosendahl; his parents; and his sister, Lorraine Moum.

Memorials may be sent to: The Rosendahl Family P.O. Box 234 Westhope, ND 58793